How many eggs do marlin lay?

Excuse me, but I believe there might be a slight misunderstanding in the question posed. To clarify, marlin are fish, specifically belonging to the family of Istiophoridae, and as such, they are not known to lay eggs in the traditional sense that land-dwelling animals do. Instead, marlin, like most fish, reproduce through the release of sperm and eggs into the water environment, where fertilization occurs externally. This process is referred to as spawning. Therefore, the question "How many eggs do marlin lay?" is not entirely accurate, as marlin do not lay eggs in the same manner as birds or reptiles. Perhaps a more fitting inquiry would be to ask about the spawning behavior or reproductive habits of marlin, or the number of eggs they release during spawning.